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Property Report

836 N 42ND ST

Philadelphia, PA 19104

97.5/100

This property at 836 N 42ND ST, Philadelphia, PA 19104 has no open violations, $521 in outstanding tax, 6 recorded ownership transfers. View the full property report for detailed violation history, ownership records, title risk analysis, and neighborhood safety data.

Property Details

Market Value$82,900
Year Built1925
Property TypeMULTI FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerSoma Alexander
NeighborhoodBelmont

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusA
Tax StatusA
Complaint HistoryA
Property ConditionC

Property summary

836 N 42nd St is a 1925-built multi family in the Belmont section of 19104, last assessed at $82,900. From the early 20th century, the building predates modern plumbing and electrical codes and may include lead paint, asbestos, or knob-and-tube wiring. It has changed hands 6 times, most recently selling for $249,000 in 2023. All 4 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is owned by Soma Alexander.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
847 N 42nd St2025Apartments > 4 Units$960,400A
868 N 42nd St1925Multi Family$315,600A
862 N 42nd St1915Multi Family$277,300A
864 N 42nd St1915Multi Family$260,200A
805 N 42nd St1925Single Family$225,000A

Recent activity

  1. 2026-12-18License expired
  2. 2025-12-19License issued
  3. 2025-11-14Violation resolved — A-402.5
  4. 2025-11-14Violation resolved — A-402.1/4
  5. 2025-11-14Violation resolved — A-402.1/1
  6. 2025-11-14Inspection
  7. 2025-11-14Violation resolved — A-402.1/3
  8. 2024-02-08Inspection
  9. 2024-01-04Inspection
  10. 2023-11-28Violation opened — A-402.1/1

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19104
$198,100median value
9.8%with open violations
11,823properties tracked

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